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I'm not good with names. vs I'm not good in names.

The correct phrase is "I'm not good with names." The preposition 'with' is the appropriate choice when talking about proficiency or skill in handling something. 'In' is not commonly used in this context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 4601 views

I'm not good with names.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that someone has difficulty remembering or recognizing names.

Examples:

  • I'm not good with names, so please forgive me if I forget yours.
  • She's not good with names, but she never forgets a face.
  • He admitted he's not good with names, but he tries his best to remember them.
  • They're not good with names, so they often use nicknames instead.
  • We're not good with names, so we tend to avoid introductions.
  • You know, I'm not good with names.
  • - Sorry, I'm not good with exotic names.
  • I'm no good with foreign names.
  • I'm really good with names and faces.
  • You must be very good with names.
  • Then you must be good with names.
  • He's usually real good with names.
  • I tore our family apart and destroyed our good name.
  • I do still receive contributions to preserve his good name.
  • I disappointed my family... tarnished their good name.
  • Sorry I smeared your great-great granddaddy's good name.
  • I didn't want to hurt his good name.
  • BUT IF YOU COME WITH ME, I believe I can give you back your good name.
  • I've already educated him on re-branding and how you're all an extension of his good name.
  • I take great offense at any attempt by the DEA to smear his good name.
  • I sat in this hole for thousands of years, thinking of nothing but redemption, of reclaiming my good name.
  • I don't need a bunch of rent-a-suits to defend my good name.
  • I'll use it to ensure that the Daniel Grayson Foundation restores my boy's good name.
  • I'll use it to ensure that the Daniel Grayson Foundation restores my boy's good name.
  • I don't expect you came out here to apologize for casting aspersions on my good name.

I'm not good in names.

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'In' is not the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

  • - Sorry, I'm not good with exotic names.
  • You know, I'm not good with names.
  • I tore our family apart and destroyed our good name.
  • I do still receive contributions to preserve his good name.
  • I disappointed my family... tarnished their good name.
  • Sorry I smeared your great-great granddaddy's good name.
  • I didn't want to hurt his good name.
  • I'm no good with foreign names.
  • BUT IF YOU COME WITH ME, I believe I can give you back your good name.
  • I've already educated him on re-branding and how you're all an extension of his good name.
  • I take great offense at any attempt by the DEA to smear his good name.
  • I sat in this hole for thousands of years, thinking of nothing but redemption, of reclaiming my good name.
  • I don't need a bunch of rent-a-suits to defend my good name.
  • I'll use it to ensure that the Daniel Grayson Foundation restores my boy's good name.
  • I'll use it to ensure that the Daniel Grayson Foundation restores my boy's good name.
  • I don't expect you came out here to apologize for casting aspersions on my good name.
  • I thought it was a good name.
  • Take that back, or I'll have to dishonor your good name.
  • I wouldn't want to sully your good name.
  • I wouldn't want to sully your good name.

Alternatives:

  • I'm not good with names.

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